How hard is it to find classes?

"How hard is it to find all of your classes if you are at a big university?"

Gabby, 16, Little Falls, MN

Enrolling at a large university can seem overwhelming, especially if you're used to going to high school with less than a thousand students. It's a good idea to get familiar with the campus before classes start, so get a group of friends together and explore your new surroundings. While you're out walking it's also helpful to get a sense of how long it will take to get from one end of campus to the other, so you know just exactly how long you can sleep in and still make it to Psych 101 on time!

Most schools should have a campus map online, so print that out and keep it handy in a notebook or bag that you'll take to all of your classes. Once you have your schedule, map out ahead of time where you need to go. Most professors will be a little more understanding during the first week of school, when everyone is figuring out their schedule and first-year students are getting to know the campus. And if you get lost, just ask for directions! It won't be long before you'll be happy to return the favor to next year's first-year students.

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